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Taiwan says delayed Lockheed F-16V deliveries will begin this year as U.S. production reaches 'full capacity'

Taiwan's defence ministry says deliveries of delayed Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters will start this year as U.S. production operates at 'full capacity', following a visit by senior Taiwanese defence officials to the United States. The statement signals the long‑awaited restart of the F-16V program for Taipei.

2026-03-21T18:39:16.128149-07:00

The Hill

USAF successfully tests new supersonic missile as Pentagon pushes faster weapons development

2026-03-21T08:39:20.489708-07:00

New York Times

Denmark secretly planned to destroy Greenland runways to deter U.S. seizure during 2019 talks

2026-03-20T16:05:49.890470-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Iranian strike damages five USAF refuelling tankers at Prince Sultan AB; Saudi Arabia downs inbound drones

2026-03-20T17:12:32.673308-07:00

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Taiwan says delayed Lockheed F-16V deliveries will begin this year as U.S. production reaches 'full capacity' Taiwan's defence ministry says deliveries of delayed Lockheed Martin F-16V fighters will start this year as U.S. production operates at 'full capacity', following a visit by senior Taiwanese defence officials to the United States. The statement signals the long‑awaited restart of the F-16V program for Taipei.

2026-03-21T18:39:16.128149-07:00

Taiwan says delayed Lockheed F-16V deliveries will begin this year as U.S. production reaches 'full capacity'

The Hill

USAF successfully tests new supersonic missile as Pentagon pushes faster weapons development The U.S. Air Force has successfully flight-tested a new supersonic missile, a demonstration that coincides with Pentagon efforts to accelerate weapons development and field advanced strike capabilities. The trial underscores growing momentum in rapid prototyping and expedited acquisition pathways for high-speed weapons.

2026-03-21T08:39:20.489708-07:00

USAF successfully tests new supersonic missile as Pentagon pushes faster weapons development

Reuters

US deploys MQ-9 drones and 200 troops to Nigeria for ISR and training support The U.S. military has deployed multiple MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft to Nigeria alongside roughly 200 troops to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and training to Nigerian forces combating Islamist militants across the country's north, U.S. and Nigerian officials told Reuters.

2026-03-21T07:09:52.720874-07:00

US deploys MQ-9 drones and 200 troops to Nigeria for ISR and training support

New York Times

Satellite imagery shows tunnel entrances and hardened defenses at Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility Satellite imagery and video analysis reveal tunnel entrances and other fortifications at sections of Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility, indicating deliberate measures to harden and conceal parts of the complex. Changes are visible in commercial overhead imagery and may reflect responses to prior strikes.

2026-03-20T18:10:00.096241-07:00

Satellite imagery shows tunnel entrances and hardened defenses at Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility

Wall Street Journal

Iranian strike damages five USAF refuelling tankers at Prince Sultan AB; Saudi Arabia downs inbound drones Five U.S. Air Force refuelling tankers were struck and damaged on the ground at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, two U.S. officials say, after an Iranian missile strike in recent days. Saudi authorities also reported shooting down four drones that entered its airspace amid the wider Iran-led strikes.

2026-03-20T17:12:32.673308-07:00

Iranian strike damages five USAF refuelling tankers at Prince Sultan AB; Saudi Arabia downs inbound drones

New York Times

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Denmark secretly planned to destroy Greenland runways to deter U.S. seizure during 2019 talks In January 2019 Denmark quietly dispatched soldiers, explosives, live ammunition and blood supplies to Greenland as a contingency against President Trump’s efforts to acquire the island. Reports say plans included destroying or rendering airfields unusable to deny U.S. forces access if Washington attempted to seize Greenland.

2026-03-20T16:05:49.890470-07:00

Denmark secretly planned to destroy Greenland runways to deter U.S. seizure during 2019 talks

al-monitor.com

Sri Lanka refuses US request to land two armed combat aircraft at Mattala airport, president says Sri Lanka denied a U.S. request to land two combat aircraft carrying eight anti-ship missiles at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport for March 4–8, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told parliament. He framed the refusal as a reaffirmation of Colombo’s neutrality amid rising regional tensions.

2026-03-20T08:06:28.799541-07:00

Sri Lanka refuses US request to land two armed combat aircraft at Mattala airport, president says

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Strava reveal exposes French carrier Charles de Gaulle's location during Middle East deployment A French naval officer's Strava workout uploaded from the deck of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle enabled journalists to geolocate the ship as it transited the Mediterranean en route to the Middle East. France says it is investigating and has taken "appropriate measures" over the operational‑security breach.

2026-03-20T05:00:14.144377-07:00

Strava reveal exposes French carrier Charles de Gaulle's location during Middle East deployment

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Taiwan says delayed Lockheed F-16V deliveries will begin this year as U.S. production reaches 'full capacity'

USAF successfully tests new supersonic missile as Pentagon pushes faster weapons development

Denmark secretly planned to destroy Greenland runways to deter U.S. seizure during 2019 talks

Iranian strike damages five USAF refuelling tankers at Prince Sultan AB; Saudi Arabia downs inbound drones

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